| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $79.89 | 5.457% | $84.2496 | $84.25 | $84.25 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.74 | 4.734% | $28.0059 | $28.01 | $28.00 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.30 | 5.624% | $239.0271 | $239.03 | $239.05 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.38 | 13.701% | $28.8573 | $28.86 | $28.85 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.89 | 11.621% | $207.4923 | $207.49 | $207.50 | $207.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.88 | 7.258% | $41.7019 | $41.70 | $41.70 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.67 | 6.342% | $200.6355 | $200.64 | $200.65 | $200.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $771.75 | $829.9696 | $829.98 | $830.00 | $829.90 | |